Title: SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:  Chinese, Spanish & Japanese Immersion Language for (EARLY CHILDHOOD AND Extend Care)

Department: Faculty
Reports to: Head of Early Childhood/ Global Kids Manager (grades Pre-k Low-K, K & Aides)
Status: Hourly
Duration: As needed throughout the school term
Schedule: Follows the class and school schedule 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM (As needed). This position is located on-site at School campus.

Compensation: $17.00/hour

Effective Date: Immediately! 

We are interviewing now & hiring for dynamic Substitute Language Immersion Teachers at The International School to assist as needed throughout the school year!

The International School in downtown Portland, OR has immediate Substitutes openings for Chinese, Spanish, Japanese Immersion Early Childhood AND Extended care teachers with native level fluency in any of these languages. English speaking substitutes are needed for Global Kids Extended care.  The International School provides a warm multicultural environment where our Early Childhood students are fully immersed in Spanish, Japanese or Chinese language and culture. Our Early Childhood Language Immersion Substitute teachers will use the target language throughout the day while engaged with students.

We are looking for energetic, flexible and open minded substitute teachers who are motivated by new opportunities and challenges. We are seeking substitute teachers who are passionate about and committed to the mission and vision of The International School and able to demonstrate the values and traits of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program and Learner Profile while teaching and working. 

The ideal candidate will be dedicated to meeting the needs of diverse student learners, as well as, committed to being a collaborative team player who can work together with students, colleagues, the administrative team, and parents/community.

The International School is committed first to safety, under Covid-19: practice proper social distancing, wearing appropriate PPE requirements within Oregon State health guidelines, small class sizes as our average class size is 14 students. We also offer an engaged school community with supportive and interactive parents, where our multicultural environment is appreciated and celebrated. 

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• During peak activity periods, this position may require working in excess of 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week.

• Capable of quickly traveling to multiple locations on school campus including up and down hills, lifting or otherwise carrying 40 pounds, traveling up/down flights of stairs, standing and sitting for long durations, typing for continuous hours on a computer keyboard, and reading information on a computer screen.

• Ability to handle the physical demands of working with children ages three through five 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Native level fluency in the Chinese, Japanese or Spanish language
• At least 1 year experience teaching preschool or elementary school-age children
• A Bachelor's degree in Education or Elementary/Early Childhood Education is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of Inquiry Based-Primary Years Program pedagogy is a plus
• Experience teaching an immersion program
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment
• Experience using technology in the classroom

• Candidates offered a position must be able to pass a background check through Oregon Child Care Division

• Candidates offered a position must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

• No H1B sponsorships at this time

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Teaching/Education or equivalent experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English

• Native level fluency in the target language along with demonstrated ability to teach the target language

• At least 1 year of professional teaching experience in a language immersion classroom

TO APPLY if you are comfortable working on campus with our Early Childhood team:

1. COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION 
2. Required attachments:* 

• Current resume
• Copies of degrees received (unofficial transcripts or diplomas), if available
• Copies of required trainings (CPR/First Aid, Food Handler, RRCAN, ICCHS), if available. 
• Contact information for at least 2 references

To learn more about our school:  www.intlschool.org